June Crow

June Crow began her study and practice of Buddhism in l968 when she met Suzuki Roshi a Soto
Zen Roshi. During an intensive training session at Tassajara Zen Mountain Center, she met
Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and became his student from 1970 to 1987. She has taught at
Vajradhatu Seminary, lived 2 years at Karme Choling Contemplative Center, and taught Buddhist
and Shambhala Training courses.

Following the Parinirvana of ChogyamTrungpa Rinpoche, she has studied with Tsultrim Gyamtso
Rinpoche and Dzogchen Ponlop Rinpoche and was a faculty member of the foundation curriculum
at Nitartha Institute. Since 2010, June has been as student of Dzongsar Khyentse Rinpoche and is
furthering her understanding and practice of the Tibetan Kagyu, Nyingma and Rime Tradition.

Upcoming Programs by June Crow

A Month of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Datun

August 1 - 31, 2025

Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this month-long group retreat (dathün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]

A Week of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Weekthun 1

August 1 - 9, 2025

Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this week-long group retreat (weekthün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]

Two Weeks of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Half-Datun

August 1 - 17, 2025

Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this two-week group retreat (half-dathün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]

A Week of Meditation: Shamatha-Vipashyana Weekthun 2

August 9 - 17, 2025

Retreat is a potent way to deepen in the practice of meditation. In this week-long group retreat (weekthün), students will develop a deep familiarity with Shamatha-Vipashyana meditation, which can help us to make friends with ourselves and our circumstances, and re-discover our fundamental awake nature. […]